Behind the... words of Bishop Christoforos of Karpasia, who instead of submitting a candidacy sent this morning a statement through which he explained that he would not claim the throne of Apostle Barnabas.
"When I announced my interest, as High Priest, in the nomination of a new Archbishop, I clearly stated that, "the succession to the Archbishop's throne is first and foremost a purely ecclesiastical event, rather than an electoral process. An event which has its reference to the essence of the Church, which is the Body of Christ. Therefore, it cannot be an ordinary secular process, which will bring out contention, confrontation, conflicts and human passions and weaknesses," he said in his written statement, through which he announced his decision.
The Cyprus Times was informed of the Bishop's concerns last night, as he had expressed his concerns to people in his entourage. However, he made his final decision this morning.
According to well-informed sources, the Bishop has been particularly troubled in recent days by the turn the election race has taken and has decided to "step back".
Last night, before making his final decision, he was speaking at a gathering in Yeri. "Believers should carry God within them and not the Archbishop and the despots," he had told those present.
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He did not want to make further statements, however the same sources told the Cyprus Times that he is annoyed and worried about the division and polarisation recorded in recent days "which goes beyond the real meaning of the nomination of an archbishop" as he says to people close to him, considering that a process of exchanging accusations is not in keeping with the church. And he maintains his position that no attempt has been made on his part to reach an understanding with anyone.
Of course, the question that now arises is whether Bishop Christoforos will side with one of the candidates and who it will be.
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